Free & Cheap Things to Do in Queens, NY

  • The list below includes 612 free or cheap things to do in or near Queens, New York, including 120 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Playgrounds, Dog Park and Arts & Crafts Classes.
  • From Francis Lewis Park to Motor Parkway, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Queens and in nearby cities within 25 miles like New York City, Staten Island, Brooklyn and Bronx.
  • The list below includes 612 free or cheap things to do in or near Queens, New York, including 120 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Playgrounds, Dog Park and Arts & Crafts Classes.
  • From Francis Lewis Park to Motor Parkway, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Queens and in nearby cities within 25 miles like New York City, Staten Island, Brooklyn and Bronx.
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18.3 Miles
100% 1 votes
Natural History Museums 1 Heitz Pl, Hicksville, NY 11801 MoreLess Info
Housed in a building that was established in the late 1800s, the Hicksville Gregory Museum covers the subjects of earth science, local history, and natural history. Exhibits contain and preserve both artifacts and geological specimens.
18.4 Miles
80% 5 votes
Parks Dunkerhook Road, Paramus, NJ 07410 MoreLess Info
With waterfalls, brooks, and trails to explore, Saddle River County Park Dunkerhook Area has 577 acres consisting of 5 individual parks. There are bike paths, tennis grounds, and picnic pavilions within the park.
18.4 Miles
75% 4 votes
Swimming Pool Van Binsberger Blvd, Paramus, NJ 07652 MoreLess Info
Opened in 1964, Paramus Municipal Pool features a 50-meter pool with a diving board and a water slide as well as two smaller pools for children. It also provides a snack bar, volleyball courts, a playground and grassy areas.
18.5 Miles
64% 22 votes
Aquariums 1080 US Hwy 46, Clifton, NJ 07013 MoreLess Info
Absolutely Fish is a large retail fish store housing over 9,000 gallons of marine fish and 5,000 gallons of freshwater fish from around the world. The store also offers school tours and classes for children.
18.5 Miles
88% 8 votes
Skating Rinks 41 Chestnut Street, Montclair, NJ 07042 MoreLess Info
Public skating, learn-to-skate lessons, and open hockey are a few of the events that bring individuals to the Montclair Skating Arena, a public ice skating rink. Other amenities at the rink include a birthday party room and concessions options.
18.5 Miles
100% 3 votes
Billiards/Pool Halls 1142 US Hwy 46, Clifton, NJ 07013 MoreLess Info
Breaker Billiards is a pool hall that features over a dozen tables of various kinds, as well as ping pong tables. The facility hosts a variety of specials and promotions.
18.5 Miles
78% 9 votes
Parks 1 Eton Pl, Staten Island, NY 10314 MoreLess Info
Willowbrook Park offers a unique patch of greenery with protected space for wildlife alongside its variety of recreational facilities. The park also offers recreational activities which include tennis courts, playgrounds, ball fields, hiking and an archery range.
18.6 Miles
Established in 1945, the Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art has a collection of more than 1,000 items pertaining to the Tibetan culture, including in here sculptures, ritual objects, musical instruments, and scroll paintings.
18.6 Miles
44% 16 votes
Jazz/Blues Bars 6 Depot Sq, Montclair, NJ 07042 MoreLess Info
In business since 1985, Trumpets Jazz Club & Restaurant has been host to internationally known jazz musicians like Wynton Marsalis and Gato Barbieri. The club features live music on a regular basis, and offers a full menu.
18.7 Miles
100% 2 votes
Movie Theaters 206 S. 2nd Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ 15037 MoreLess Info
Housed in Elizabeth, Pennsylvania's Grand Theatre, Mon River Arts brings live theater productions to the area. The theater is also used for movies of various kinds, party rentals, and special event hosting.
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